
Class of 2026
You're about to graduate!
As graduation approaches, we are excited to celebrate you and all you have accomplished at Nerinx Hall. The at-a-glance table below provides a quick overview of key dates and notes to help you plan for the weeks ahead. You’ll find additional details and helpful information for each event further down the page.
Important Dates At-A-Glance
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Who to Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Hour Deadline | Mar 31, 2026 | N/A | N/A | Mrs. Giunta | Required for Graduation and Prom attendance |
| Senior Mother/Daughter Mass & Brunch and Alumnae Induction | Apr 12, 2026 | 10:00 doors open 10:30 Mass start |
Frontenac Hilton | Susie Clark | See below |
| Graduation Cap & Gown Handout | Apr 22, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 am | Dance Studio | Mrs. Dubose | Plan to arrive early. All fittings need to take place during this timeframe. |
| Donuts and Decisions | Apr 28, 2026 | 9:35–10:30 am | Nerinx Front Steps | Mrs. Sumpter / Mrs. Carr | Wear your college shirt or colors with uniform bottom |
| Prom | May 1, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 pm | Palladium | Ms. Bub | See below |
| Class Day | May 8, 2026 | 7:55–10:00 am | Nerinx | Mrs. Dubose | 10:00 am dismissal for 2026 |
| Senior Exams | May 11–13, 2026 | 8–12 | Nerinx | Dr. Howard / Teachers | See below |
| Graduation Practice | May 13, 2026 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Gym | Mrs. Dubose | See below |
| Baccalaureate Mass | May 14, 2026 | 5:30 pm arrival 6:00 pm start |
Nerinx Gym | Ms. Mentel | See below |
| Graduation | May 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm arrival 6:00 pm start |
Stifel Theater | Mrs. Dubose / Ms. Bub | See below |
Service Hour Deadline | March 31
This is required for graduation AND prom attendance. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Giunta
Senior Mother-Daughter Mass & Brunch | April 12
Seniors and Mothers, join us on April 12 for Mass and & Brunch at Frontenac Hilton (1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131). Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. with brunch to follow.
Ticket sales close on March 24. Table sign-ups will be held on March 25, 26 & 27 in the cafeteria during senior lunch. If you have any questions, please email Susie Clark.
SENIOR ALUMNAE INDUCTIONS | April 12
Senior Alumnae Inductions will take place during the Senior Mother-Daughter Mass and Brunch on April 12.
Graduation Ticket Pick-Up | April 13 – 17
Each Senior will receive 8 tickets. Every guest requires a ticket, regardless of age. Mrs. Roche will distribute tickets in the front office from April 13 to April 17. Students will sign to verify that the tickets were received and the number of tickets accurate.
If families are not using all the tickets, please turn them into Mrs. Roche as soon as possible so that she may give them to others who would like them. Under no circumstances should tickets be sold.
Families that need additional tickets may request them by filling out this form. Requests will be taken from April 1 to April 8. These tickets will be dispersed in the fairest manner possible.
DO NOT LOSE TICKETS! Please keep them in a safe place. and make sure guests have them on the evening of graduation. Lost tickets will NOT be replaced.
Graduation Cap and Gown Handout | April 22, 8-9am
This is a late start day, so please plan to arrive early. Graduation caps and gowns will be distributed from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the Dance Studio. Seniors will try on gowns with Jostens representatives to insure proper sizing. Gowns must be hung up and may be steamed on low, bot NOT ironed. Please try on your gown with your dress and shoes before graduation. Remember, your dress cannot show through your gown. Shoes should be walkable - the stage is huge! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Dubose.
Donuts & Decisions | April 28
Seniors will celebrate their university/college decision during Activity Period with donuts and their college shirt or colors paired with their Nerinx uniform bottom. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Sumpter or Mrs. Carr.
Prom | May 1
Prom will be held at Andre's at Palladium (1400 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104). Prom begins at 6 p.m. and Seniors and their guests must arrive by 6:30 p.m. It ends at 9 p.m. and no one may leave prior to 8:45 p.m.
If you have questions, contact Ms. Bub.
Tickets sales will begin in the coming weeks.
Class Day | May 8
Seniors will celebrate their Class Day on May 8 from 7:55 – 10:00 a.m. Dismissal for Seniors is promptly at 10 a.m. Class day is considered a school day- all attendance and behavioral expectations apply.
Senior Exams | May 11-13
Information regarding the exam schedule will be coming soon.
Graduation Practice | May 13
Graduation practice is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 from 12:00 to 1:30pm in the Nerinx Hall gym. Practice is required for all Seniors.
Baccalaureate Mass | May 14
Mass will begin at 6 p.m. in the Nerinx Gym. Only parents/guardians and graduate may attend. Graduates should wear white gown, green sash and cords (as applicable). Caps are not worn.
Seniors, please bring a flower that is meaningful or representative of yourself that will be part of the procession. Please do not forget your flower!
There is open seating for parents/guardians.
Light colored apparel under gown is recommended. Wear shoes you can walk in! No food, drink, cell phones, or gum.
Graduation | May 15
Stifel Theatre
1400 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
5:00 p.m. | Graduate arrival - Do not be late, we will start promptly.
5:30 p.m. | Doors open to guests
6:00 p.m. | Graduation starts
Students will enter through the side door off of 14th street. (See map below, indicated with a red circle.) Students will assemble in the Ballroom of Stifel Theater and stay there until the procession.
- No guests or family members are allowed in the Ballroom of Stifel Theater.
- Parking is available in Kiel garage. Patrons can enter off Clark Street.
- Your belongings will be secured during the ceremony- this includes cellphones.
- Required: light-colored clothes under your cap and gown.
- No food, gum, or drinks. Water will be provided.
ALL guests regardless of age must have a ticket to enter- be sure to give them to your guests before you come.
Handicap parking is available. Email Mrs. Dubose if you need more info on this.
Handicap seating will be available throughout the theater. Stifel staff can assist with this once guests arrive.
Parking at the Stifel Theater:


Spirit Shop – Graduation and Party Supplies
Celebrating the class of 2026 will be here before we know it! Be sure to check out the Graduation and Party section on the Spirit Shop website for fun Nerinx graduation party supplies and gifts. New items WILL be added in the coming weeks, so be sure to check it out!
SPIRIT SHOP HOURS:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.


